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The Premier League currently boasts forwards of superior quality, as compared to Europe's other top leagues.
Even though the game of football can be dissected into a lot of components, as a whole, we can often say this — football is all about goals.
Numbers (in terms of goal contributions) play a crucial role in football and the same is widely used as a parameter to adjudge who is the best. Take the prestigious Ballon d'Or or The Best FIFA Men's Player award, for example. We know forwards have always been the favorites to win it.
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Nothing can get the crowd to erupt as much as a goal. Consequently, the goal-scorer often ends up as the hero. While pundits and purists consider forwards at the same level as any other playing position, for the masses, consistent goal-scorers are god-like.
The inflated state of the transfer market in recent years has seen many strikers switch clubs for hefty prices. The Premier League has been one of the favorite leagues for these players, and several extremely valuable forwards ply their trade in it.
On that note, let's take a look at the
5 most valuable forwards in the Premier League right now
#5 Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - €90.00m
Raheem Sterling joined Manchester City in 2015 from Premier League side Liverpool as England's then most expensive transfer. However, the Jamaican-born striker was often considered second fiddle to Manchester City's main man Sergio Aguero.
However, he has shown his flair and importance with consistent performances, and has ended up as one of Manchester City's leading goal-scorers in recent times. The 26-year-old has scored 78 goals in 196 Premier League appearances for Manchester City.
Following Aguero's move to Barcelona, Raheem Sterling will be expected to step up and score more goals, a lot more regularly. Without a doubt, he's certainly capable of responding to the club's requirements.
It will be essential that Sterling links up with their record-arrival Jack Grealish this season in order for Manchester City to successfully defend their Premier League title.
#4 Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) - €100.00m
In what could be labeled a surprising move, we saw Romelu Lukaku switch to Premier League side Chelsea after winning the Scudetto with Inter Milan last season.
The Londoners have brought Lukaku back for a second stint with them, and also paid a club-record fee to grab the Belgian. While the former Manchester United striker will hope to be more effective this time around, he will also be under a lot of pressure due to the hefty price tag.
However, Lukaku remains one of the most formidable strikers in the world right now. He has returned to the Premier League after two successful seasons in Italy. The second of which helped him bag the Scudetto, the Serie A silver boot and the 2020-21 Serie A MVP of the season.
#3 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - €100.00m
Mohamed Salah has become a household name following his exploits at Premier League giants Liverpool. Within a short period of time, Salah has turned out to be one of the most feared forwards in the world of football.
Signing for Liverpool back in 2017, Salah registered himself as the club's most expensive inbound transfer for a reported fee of £36.5m, which could rise to £43m. He hit the ground running and his debut season was a sensational one for the Egyptian.
He won the Premier League Golden Boot and the PFA Players' Player of the Year award in his first season with Liverpool after scoring 44 goals in 52 matches in all competitions. He also broke numerous records within the club that included — joint-second fastest player to reach 20 goals for Liverpool. Liverpool's second-highest goalscorer in a single season across all competitions. Most goals by a Liverpool player in a debut season across all competitions and many more.
Even though Salah's form has dipped since then, as per his own standards, the Liverpool number 11 is expected to put on quite a show in this Premier League season.
#2 Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) - €100.00m
Jadon Sancho and the transfer rumors linking him to Manchester United were like a never-ending cat-and-mouse game. However, this term, the fans were gifted with the news that they have been waiting for since eternity.
Borussia Dortmund's highly skilled prodigy is now officially a Red Devil. Ever since their downfall, Manchester United have tried several things to get closer to the Premier League trophy.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær's arrival at Old Trafford is proving to be fruitful for the 20-time Premier League champions. One of his latest signings, Jadon Sancho, will be an essential part of his gameplan this season.
The Manchester United manager has found himself a selfless forward who has proven himself under tough conditions with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. Fans will be extremely keen to see what Sancho can bring to the table with his playmaking abilities in his debut season at the club.
#1 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) - €120.00m
There was never a doubt about the top spot. England captain Harry Kane - who is widely hailed as one of the best strikers in the world at the moment - grabs the top spot on our list. He did, after all, finish the last Premier League season with the most goals and the most assists.
Despite being linked with bigger clubs from all over Europe, Kane remains dedicated to the north London club. Kane has been prolific for Spurs and England, and is reportedly being pursued by Premier League champions Manchester City, and for good reason.
It is not ordinary for a player without much of a trophy collection to garner so much fame, but Harry Kane has achieved that purely on the basis of sheer dedication, consistency and excellence.
The three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner has always been a front-runner when it comes to being the best striker in arguably the most difficult league. As the 2021-22 season has begun, fans will expect a lot from the Premier League's most valuable forward regardless of which club he will play for.
